food bank

noun

variants or less commonly food pantry
: a usually non-profit organization that collects donated food and distributes it to people in need

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The city of Arlington held a demonstration Wednesday, May 14, for a project to integrate technology with the local food bank to improve delivery of food to people with mobility challenges. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025 Lunch at Nikki’s can go for under $20, and the restaurant donates extra ingredients to the local food bank. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 However, you might be required to provide information, depending on the food bank’s specific criteria or policies, experts say. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 13 May 2025 Feeding South Florida, a food bank that aids millions of food-insecure residents, is asking for the community’s help finding vital kitchen equipment worth thousands of dollars and bringing the men responsible to justice. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for food bank

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of food bank was in 1971

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“Food bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20bank. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

food bank

noun
: a usually nonprofit organization that collects donated food and distributes it to people in need

called also food pantry

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